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Beyond Riviera — the Ionian corridor

The world's next rivieras, curated.

Two nautical miles separate Corfu's northeast coast from the Albanian Riviera. On one shore, established Venetian coves; on the other, the fastest-rising coastline in Europe. We curate both — villas, yachts, tables — and one concierge ties them together.

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2
shores, one destination
2 NM
between Corfu and Albania
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concierge, EN + FR
The story

The new Ionian riviera

Albania carries the emerging story: Ksamil, Dhërmi, Himarë — waters once compared to the Caribbean, now lined with a first wave of architect villas. Corfu carries the established inventory: the northeast coves, the olive groves, a century of knowing how to host.

A thirty-minute ferry separates them. Nobody else treats them as one destination. That is exactly what we do.

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Destinations

Two shores, one strait.

Albania
Albanian Riviera
The emerging shore of the Ionian — from the Llogara Pass to the ruins of Butrint
7 curated villages — Saranda, Ksamil, Dhermi, Himara
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Greece
Corfu
The established elegance of the Ionian — Venetian streets, cypress coves and villa country
3 curated villages — Kassiopi, Corfu Town, Paleokastritsa
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The collection

What we curate.

Villas
Infinity pools above the strait, olive groves, discreet service.
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Yachts
Gulets, motor yachts and catamarans based on both shores.
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Tables, beaches, beach clubs and sites — the addresses we know.
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Experiences
Two-shore yacht days, private Butrint, seven-day itineraries.
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Villas

The houses of the moment.

A short, visited selection on both sides of the strait. Rates on request through our concierge.

Kassiopi
Villa Kalithea
Kassiopi hillside estate with views across the strait
5 bedrooms · 10 guests
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Kassiopi
Villa Avlaki Pines
A pine-shaded retreat above Avlaki bay, Kassiopi
4 bedrooms · 8 guests
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Ksamil
Villa Thalassa
Contemporary villa above the Ksamil islets
4 bedrooms · 8 guests
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All villas
Yachts

On the water, crewed.

Motor yacht · Saranda
Ionian Arrow
18 m crewed motor yacht based in Saranda
18 m · 10 guests · Crewed
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Gulet · Saranda
Gulet Kaonia
24 m crewed wooden gulet for slow corridor cruising
24 m · 16 guests · Crewed
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All yachts
Journal

Notes from both shores.

2026-07-04
The New Ionian Riviera
Why the two miles of water between Corfu and Albania are the most interesting stretch of the Mediterranean right now
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The fast ferry crosses the strait between Saranda and Corfu Town in about 30 minutes; slower ferries take around 70 minutes. In season we also arrange private boat crossings, which let you land closer to your villa and skip the port queues. Only two nautical miles separate the two shores at the narrowest point.

June and September are the sweet spot on both shores: warm sea, open restaurants and beach clubs, and space on the water. July and August bring the highest temperatures and the biggest crowds, especially in Ksamil and on Corfu's northeast coast. May and October suit travellers who prioritise walking, culture and quiet over swimming.

Send an enquiry through our concierge page with your dates, group size and preferred shore — Albanian Riviera, Corfu, or undecided. We reply within the day with a shortlist of villas that actually fit, then handle the booking, transfers and any on-the-ground arrangements directly with you. We never publish firm prices online; every stay is quoted individually.

It is becoming one, fast. The coastline between Palasë and Ksamil has Europe's clearest new waters, a first wave of designer villas and beach clubs, and prices still well below Greece or Italy. The polish is uneven — that is exactly why curation matters, and why we only list addresses we know first-hand.

Yes — that is our signature. A typical corridor itinerary pairs a villa week on one shore with day crossings to the other: Corfu's Venetian old town and northeast coves from Saranda, or Butrint, Gjipe and the Ksamil islets from Corfu. One concierge coordinates boats, drivers and tables on both sides of the strait.

Albania and Greece are separate jurisdictions — Greece is in the EU and Schengen, Albania is not. EU, UK, US and most GCC passport holders cross with a passport and no visa for short stays in both directions. Bring your passport for every crossing, including day trips; we brief every guest on the current formalities before travel.

Concierge

Let our concierge shape your Ionian stay.

Villas, yachts, tables and crossings between Albania and Corfu — one point of contact, same-day reply.

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BeyondRiviera

The world's next rivieras, curated. Villas, yachts and addresses across the Albanian Riviera and Corfu.

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Beyond Riviera · 2026Beyond Riviera is a curation house operated by Pierre-Thomas Liger-Belair.
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